Tuesday, October 13*Click on "Pattern 4" and "Adverb List" for links.Pattern 4 - due WednesdayAdverb List

October 9, Friday

Complete a goal worksheet on Google Drive.

Centers

No Red Ink - if not done with Parts of Speech Quiz

Poetry Center - read and/or write a poem

Picture Books - Look through picture books to find specific nouns and vivid verbs. Write nouns in a blue marker and verbs in a red marker.

October 8, Thursday

Lesson for Today

Write the word “WANTS” at the top of the paper. Write down things that will improve your life or make you a better person.

Pick the top 5 “wants” that you would like to accomplish in one year.

Pick 1 “Want” that is the most important to them.

Copy this next section:

S – specific – you should be clear about your goalM – measurable – the data to prove how well you achieved your goalA – action – the steps you will take to achieve the goalR – realistic – Can you achieve this goal?T – time-bound – By what time can you achieve this goal

Possible Issue/s – What could be an obstacle? How will you overcome obstacles?

Read:

Example: I will read for 20 minutes four times a week.

S – 20 minutes, four times a weekM – I could create a log to track this each day I read.A – I will need to read and keep track of my timeR – This is a realistic goal for meT – time bound – oops – I forgot to add that to my goal?

Revision – During the next month, I will read for 20 minutes four times a week.

T – time bound – one month

Possible Issues – I may forget to read all four days. One possible way to fix this issue is to read extra on another day.

Finally - Write your goal in one complete sentence and then write out your SMART notes.SMART

Possible Issues –

October 7, Wednesday

Pattern 2 - Noun-Verb-Noun: Should have time to finish in class, but if more time is needed - due Friday. Students should complete the work on Google Drive or on a sheet of paper.

7L1, 7L2, 7L3aPATTERN 2Noun-Verb-Noun

The tow truck hauled my car to the lot.

Our butcher makes tasty deer sausage.

A wasp stung the third baseman.

The coyote chased the rabbit through the brush.

Degas painted ballerinas.

Five Independent Sentences

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October 2, Friday​Peer Review​Final Narrative due Monday

Monday, October 5

Table Group 1-4: William O Davis1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper.Discussion Question: What did Davis do to make The Pantagraph a great community newspaper? What is the job of a community newspaper? Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Table Group 5-8: Dr. Thomas P. Rogers1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper.Discussion Question: Dr. Rogers followed two professions; physician and politician. In what way are the two alike, and how different? Compare and contrast the skills needed for each.Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Table Group 9-12: Matilda Calcote1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper.Discussion Question: What difficulties did Matilda have to overcome in her life? What qualities did she need to do so? Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Table Group 13-16: Clara Louise Kessler1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper. Discussion Question: Why do you think Kessler thought it was important for children to read and express themselves creatively?Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Table Group 17-20: Dr. Marie Louise Crothers1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper. Discussion Question: Louise Crothers was the first female doctor in Bloomington. Do you think that was an easy task? What kind of challenges may she have faced? Do female professionals face the same challenges today? How do they compare?Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Table Group 21-24: Harvey C. DeMotte1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper. Discussion Question: Why was DeMotte able to fill so many positions at Wesleyan University?Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Table Group 25-28: Dr. Eli Crothers1. Read the biography.2. After you read the biography, as a group, answer this question on sheet of paper. Every person should write their answer on a separate sheet of paper. Discussion Question: What was the legal strategy behind the “chicken bone” defense and why was it so memorable?Written Response: Write your group's discussion in a well-composed paragraph. 7L1, 7L2, 7L3a, 7W4

Workshop Assignment #1: It's Your Turn.Top Ten Things Ms. Hutton Believes10 Peace is possible. I do believe that junior students can be kind to one another. I do believe that adults can...987654321You read my Top Ten list. Now, create a Top Ten List about yourself. You may choose any topic, as long as it relates to you. Here are some possibilities:--Top Ten Memorable Moments in the Life of [Your Full Name]--Top Ten Things that [Your Name] Believes--Top Ten Things that [Your Full Name] Loves about His/Her Heritage or Religion--Top Ten Things That Drive [Your Name] Crazy.--Top Ten Things that Concern [Your Name] About the World--Top Ten Things that [Your Name] Loves About Life.--Top Ten Reasons Why [Your Name] Does or Does Not Like School.--[Your Name]'s Top Ten Favorite (or least favorite) Movies (and why)--Top Ten Activities that [Your Name] Loves to Do Outside of School--Top Ten Important Facts about [Your Name]Q: Should I write in complete sentences? A: Absolutely. No one-word answers.

Q: Should each number have more than one sentence? A: Most, if not all, should. Mine do.

Q: Should I use humor? A: If you want to, why not?

Q: Will mine be shared with my classmates? A: Yes!Q: When is this due? A: FridayQ: Oh my gosh...does mine have to be as long as your list? A: It can be.

Q: What happens if I can't think of 10 things? A: Do your best. Push yourself.

Q: Will this assignment take me a long time? A: Probably longer than you think...

Noun/Verb StoryDirections: Create a story of no fewer than five and no more than fifteen noun-verb sentences. Each sentence should have only two or three words. If three words, the first word could be: a, an, the, his, her, my, their, our. Your story should have all the elements of a story: characters, setting, plot with rising action, a problem and a solution.

I will collect the worksheet completed during the documentary last Friday and students will complete a survey during class. Each of these will be worth 2 points.

2. Workshop Options

Quiz Retake

Google Drive Sign Up - (click on the button to enter your gmail information). If you do not have an account - see Ms. Hutton

Tuesday

Noun Review - Grammar Rock & Flip Chart

Rules Introduction & Survey

Gmail Address Entry Form

WednesdayWriting Assessment

ThursdayWriting Assessment

FridayVerb Review

September 4, 2015Dear Shannon,Thank you so much for…Write 2-3 sentences thanking Shannon for coming to our class and talking about the guinea pigs. Be specific and tell her at least one thing you learned. Sincerely,Your Name

Homework! - Due WednesdayTake out another sheet of paper.Write a list of 50 things about you.